2012 Honda CBR600RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2024 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CBR600RR years
Not enough data 8th of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Honda CBR600RR. That ranks 8th out of 21 CBR600RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 8,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2012 Honda CBR600RR problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~8,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~8,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%8,000——
Fuel/propulsion System1100%8,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2012 Honda CBR600RR recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpNov 15, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V864000 · 40,481 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V-113.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Engine cut off while riding on highway speed. It started after 10 minutes of trying. The engine will turn, but it will not start, the fuel pump will not prime. After multiple times of turning the kill switch on/off it finally started. It happened again multiple times but not while riding, just…

Electrical System · received Aug 11, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10621574

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda CBR600RR?

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Honda CBR600RR?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2012 Honda CBR600RR a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR600RR model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.